Lactose Free Turmeric-Ginger Cucumber & Tahini Snack Box
This vibrant snack box is proof that eating well doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavor or spending a lot of time in the kitchen. The star of the show is a silky tahini dip spiked with ground turmeric, freshly grated ginger, and a bright hit of lemon juice — it's bold, earthy, and a little addictive. Because tahini is made entirely from sesame seeds, the dip is naturally free of any dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting required to make this work. Crisp cucumber spears, sweet carrot sticks, and snappy snap peas give you plenty of satisfying crunch to drag through that golden dip. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with just a whisk, making it an ideal prep-ahead option for lunches or afternoon snacking. A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top adds a subtle nuttiness and makes it look like something you'd order at a trendy café.
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2 servings
For the dip
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water, plus more to thin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
For the snack box
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into spears
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and combined — the mixture will seize and thicken at first, then loosen as you continue whisking.
- 2
Whisk in the turmeric, grated ginger, grated garlic, black pepper, and salt until evenly incorporated. Add water 1 tsp at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dip is pourable but still thick enough to coat a spoon.
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